Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has returned to football nearly two years after stepping down as the manager of the Wales national team. The 50-year-old has been appointed as the new director of football at Salford, the League Two club he co-owns with former United teammates including David Beckham and Paul Scholes.

Giggs’ new role comes as part of several changes at Salford, with Nicky Butt stepping up to replace Gary Neville as CEO. Giggs will work alongside manager Karl Robinson to improve the team’s fortunes and avoid relegation to the National League. Salford is currently 20th in the league, just eight points above second-bottom Colchester, who have two games in hand.

This marks Giggs’ first job in football since he stepped down as Wales boss in June 2022. His tenure with Wales ended following charges of allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, although the Crown Prosecution Service later abandoned the charges ahead of a planned retrial. Giggs has maintained his innocence throughout.

Former Wales boss Ryan Giggs is working as director of football at Salford City ⚽

It is his first job since stepping down as Wales manager in June 2022.#BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/TRY038zs4E

— BBC Sport Wales (@BBCSportWales) March 13, 2024

Salford City performance and stats

Salford City is currently 20th in the League Two with 40 points.

In the last 37 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 10 times, and lost 17 times. In its last match, Salford City lost 3-1 against Milton Keynes Dons.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 53 goals and conceding 69.​

Salford City will play the next match in League Two against Stockport County on Thursday 14th of March in Salford. The prediction is Stockport County winning the match.​

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